COLUMBIA MACHINE ENGINEERING (INDIA)PVT. LTD.

SPECIALIZES IN THE MANUFACTURE AND SUPPLY OF

CONCRETE PRODUCT SOLUTIONS AND PALLETIZING
SOLUTIONS TO A VARIETY OF INDUSTRIES IN INDIA
AND SEVERAL COUNTRIES THROUGHOUT ASIA AND
AFRICA.

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7 Homji Street,Fort,
Mumbai – 400 001
INDIA

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 EVERYTHING
YOU NEED TO
K N O W ABOUT
F L Y A S H BRICKS

FLY ASH BRICKS

ADVANTAGES

1. Same number of Fly Ash Bricks will cover more area than clay
bricks.
2. Fly Ash Bricks have High Fire Insulation.
3. Due to high strength of Fly Ash Bricks, practically no breakage
during transport of Fly Ash Bricks and use.
4. Due to uniform size of Fly Ash Bricks mortar required for joints
and plaster requirement reduces almost by 50%.
5. Due to lower water penetration seepage of water through bricks
is considerably reduced.
6. Gypsum plaster can be directly applied on these Fly Ash Bricks
without a backing coat of lime plaster.
7. These Fly Ash Bricks do not require soaking in water for 24
hours. Sprinkling of water before use is enough.

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The main advantages of using fly ash bricks are,

The fly ash bricks carries High compressive strength, its

provide good thermal insulation than red clay bricks, fly ash
bricks cheaper as compared to clay bricks and fly ash bricks
are environment friendly.

Fly ash by mixing efficiently with the concrete mix it can

replace Portland cement that in turn can aid in making big
savings in concrete material prices.

Increased density and also the long-term strengthening action

of flash that ties up with free lime and thus, results in lower
bleed channels and also decreases the permeability.

The reduced permeability of concrete by using fly ash, also

aids to keep aggressive composites on the surface where the
damaging action is reduced. It is also highly resistant to attack
by mild acid, water and sulfate.

It effectively combines with alkalis from cement, which thereby

prevents the destructive expansion.

It is also helpful in reducing the heat of hydration. The

pozzolanic reaction in between lime and fly ash will
significantly generate less heat and thus, prevents thermal
cracking. It is an environmentally-friendly solution.

It chemically and effectively binds salts and free lime, which

can create efflorescence. The lower permeability of fly ash
concrete can efficiently reduce the effects of efflorescence. It
improves the strength over time and offering greater strength
to the building.
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Some Precise Points about
Fly Ash Bricks

· Fly ash bricks are light weight material

compared to clay bricks, so it is suitable for multi
storey building, less weight means less stress on
building, safety assured.
· Low absorption of heat, FAB (fly ash bricks) absorbs less
heat than normal bricks; it keeps your building cool even in summer,
hence most suitable for Indian conditions.
· Uniform shape – hence no plastering required if used for compound
wall or godowns.
· Less mortar required in construction, because all bricks are machine
made and even in shape.
· High compressive strength compared to normal bricks – No more
wastages during transport.
· Less porous, absorbs very little water, whereas burnt clay bricks
absorbs more water during construction. Saves money on water during
construction and even keeps your building strong during rainy seasons.

Contact Us At
1, Rahimtoola House,
7 Homji Street,Fort,
Mumbai – 400 001, INDIA

85111 6723
+91-22-6743 4330 / 4331

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